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that what happened initially was a spontaneous reaction to what had just transpired in cairo as a consequence of the video. >> jon: (whit perking) we know that that's wrong now. and we now know many in the obama administration knew immediately that that statement was wrong. that the attackers were not angry film critics. (laughter) but al qaeda or one of al qaeda's able a. teams, the ansar al-sharia mud hens. (laughter) so susan rice met yesterday with senators mccain, graham and ayotte to clear the air. how did that go? >> ambassador rice i think does not do justice to the reality at the time and in hindsight clearly was completely wrong. >> we are significantly troubled by many of the answers that we got and some that we didn't get concerning evidence that was overwhelming leading up to the attack on our consulate. >> jon: here's the deal: they may be right. though on the scale of public misstatements, rice's comments seem to fall more for the embarrassing evidence of institutional disorganization end of the scale. (laughter) but here's the thing: these two don't get to be the ones who self
that what happened initially was a spontaneous reaction to what had just transpired in cairo as a consequence of the video. >> jon: (whit perking) we know that that's wrong now. and we now know many in the obama administration knew immediately that that statement was wrong. that the attackers were not angry film critics. (laughter) but al qaeda or one of al qaeda's able a. teams, the ansar al-sharia mud hens. (laughter) so susan rice met yesterday with senators mccain, graham and ayotte...
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what happened in benghazi was in fact a spontaneous reaction to what had transpired hours before in cairo. elements came to the consulate as this was unfolding. >> notice the phrase extremist elements. we have since learned that she was talking to talking points edited. if you recall former cia trek tore david petreaus made the committee. the act the cia director said the fbi was responsible. later he said it was actually the cia that changed the talking points. it is a bit of a mess and a headache for president obama who defended susan rice today but did not mention libraya. >> thank you we want to get back to work. susan rice is extraordinary. couldn't be prouder of the job that she has done. [ applause ] . >> here to talk about it. senior fellow at the foundation of the defense of democracies. also joining us, fran townsend. you have been at the white house when a nominee is in trouble with members of congress, you know when a high stakes meeting this was between ambassador rice. the acting cia director would stumble so badly. do you think if it was an innocent mistake it adds fuel to
what happened in benghazi was in fact a spontaneous reaction to what had transpired hours before in cairo. elements came to the consulate as this was unfolding. >> notice the phrase extremist elements. we have since learned that she was talking to talking points edited. if you recall former cia trek tore david petreaus made the committee. the act the cia director said the fbi was responsible. later he said it was actually the cia that changed the talking points. it is a bit of a mess and...
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, almost a copycat of the demonstrations against our facility in cairo which were prompted, of course, by the video. what we think then transpired in benghazi is that opportunistic extremist elements came to the consulate as this was unfolding. >> so there you have it. what do you think about that and what role does that statement by her make in the concern about her qualifications? >> yeah. you know, chris, one of the things that's amplified some of the concerns around this is we had a classified briefing with about 65 or 70 senators on september the 20th, and i assure you if you were there, you would have thought it was most of the one bizarre briefings ever where we had four, you know, distinguished people there who shared like no information. i was in libya about a week after that. it was a preplanned trip. i didn't go there because of benghazi. obviously benghazi was a big topic, and i sat there with our station chief, our head intelligence person who was there serving after the ambassador had been killed and they were telling me that in real time they were letting folks back hom
, almost a copycat of the demonstrations against our facility in cairo which were prompted, of course, by the video. what we think then transpired in benghazi is that opportunistic extremist elements came to the consulate as this was unfolding. >> so there you have it. what do you think about that and what role does that statement by her make in the concern about her qualifications? >> yeah. you know, chris, one of the things that's amplified some of the concerns around this is we...
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protesters jammed cairo protesting a decree by president morsi. now back to "hardball." >>> back to "hardball." u.s. congressman tom cole of oklahoma signaled republicans should accept president obama's tax offer. earlier today the president made note of it. let's listen. >> i'm glad to see, if you've been reading the papers lately, that more and more republicans in congress seem to be agreeing with this idea that we should have a balanced approach. so, if both parties agree we should not raise taxes on middle class families, let's begin our work with where we agree. >> congressman, thank you for joining us tonight. give us your thinking about why it's important, i know politically it makes sense to many people, middle class, people making up to $250,000 a year, get the tax cut continued but people above are basically decoupled from that much larger group of people. >> well, chris, i don't think taxes ought to go up for anybody. i think it's bad economic policy. it will eventually cost us jobs and eventually slow the economy. that's going to cost
protesters jammed cairo protesting a decree by president morsi. now back to "hardball." >>> back to "hardball." u.s. congressman tom cole of oklahoma signaled republicans should accept president obama's tax offer. earlier today the president made note of it. let's listen. >> i'm glad to see, if you've been reading the papers lately, that more and more republicans in congress seem to be agreeing with this idea that we should have a balanced approach. so, if...
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embassy in cairo evolved into a direct assault against the u.s. diplomatic post in benghazi and subsequently its addicts there are indications that extremists participated in the violent demonstrations but they knew that was that there were competing narratives that were active when that was written so so so you know that was put out by the cia but the cia also had competing narratives that they chose chose to withhold know it so by the das majority of american people are looking at this going who cares you think you know they're going to say we don't want to know there is an investigation going on by the state department there's an investigation going on by the cia you've got the f.b.i. on the ground you've got military intelligence everybody's looking into this into they're trying to hunt these. people doubt you know though the real question that should be asked is why after that that that consulate it wasn't an embassy in benghazi had was attacked. whatever what are your equality why when that thing had been attacked five times that anybody let
embassy in cairo evolved into a direct assault against the u.s. diplomatic post in benghazi and subsequently its addicts there are indications that extremists participated in the violent demonstrations but they knew that was that there were competing narratives that were active when that was written so so so you know that was put out by the cia but the cia also had competing narratives that they chose chose to withhold know it so by the das majority of american people are looking at this going...
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embassy in cairo evolved into a direct assault against the u.s. diplomatic post in benghazi and subsequently and xanax there are indications that extremists participated in the violent demonstrations but they knew that was that there were competing narratives that were active when that was written so so you know that was put out by the ca but the cia also had competing narratives that they chose chose to withhold no it so by the das majority of american people are looking at this going who cares you think you know they're going to say we don't want to there is an investigation going on by the state department there's an investigation going on by the cia you've got the f.b.i. on the ground you've got military intelligence everybody's looking into this into they're trying to hunt these people doubt you know the real question that should be asked is why after that that could that consulate it wasn't an embassy in benghazi had was an act. whatever what are you going to call it why when that thing had been attacked five times that anybody let in a bast
embassy in cairo evolved into a direct assault against the u.s. diplomatic post in benghazi and subsequently and xanax there are indications that extremists participated in the violent demonstrations but they knew that was that there were competing narratives that were active when that was written so so you know that was put out by the ca but the cia also had competing narratives that they chose chose to withhold no it so by the das majority of american people are looking at this going who...
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and i think the narratives of cairo got conflicted with the narratives in benghazi. and if ambassador rice and others in the organization had just been a little less determined to say that this well-known video now was behind it all, i think this problem never would have happened. >> reuel, as for those talking points that were used by ambassador rice, subject as you know of great, great contention. there is still a number of unanswered questions. as a former cia officer you say her performance raises a red flag that officials are supposed to analyze this information for themselves. but isn't there a danger in having a political appointee like a u.s. ambassador, in a sense, freelancing, when critical material is concerned. >> i don't think so, i think ambassador rice could have easily said we may have had an organized terrorist group that may have had affiliated with al-qaeda behind the attack in benghazi. i don't think it would have been compromising any sensitive information. i think the administration has used that as an excuse, and it really -- you know, america
and i think the narratives of cairo got conflicted with the narratives in benghazi. and if ambassador rice and others in the organization had just been a little less determined to say that this well-known video now was behind it all, i think this problem never would have happened. >> reuel, as for those talking points that were used by ambassador rice, subject as you know of great, great contention. there is still a number of unanswered questions. as a former cia officer you say her...
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the narratives of cairo got conflated with the narratives in benghazi and if ambassador rice and others in the administration had just been a little less determined to say in this well-known video now was behind it all, i think this problem never would have happened. >> raul, as for the talking points that were used by ambassador rice, a great, great contention. a number of unanswered questions. as a former cia officer, you say her performance raises a red flag. officials are supposed to analyze this information for themselves, but isn't there a danger in having a political appointee like a u.s. ambassador in a sense freelancing when sensitive classified material is concerned? >> no, i don't really think so. ambassador rice could have easily have said that we may have had an organized terrorist group that may have been affiliated with al qaeda behind attack in benghazi, i don't think it would have been compromising of any sincetive information. i think the administration has used that as an excuse. you know, america has a lot of overclassification, no doubt about it. but that's one reas
the narratives of cairo got conflated with the narratives in benghazi and if ambassador rice and others in the administration had just been a little less determined to say in this well-known video now was behind it all, i think this problem never would have happened. >> raul, as for the talking points that were used by ambassador rice, a great, great contention. a number of unanswered questions. as a former cia officer, you say her performance raises a red flag. officials are supposed to...
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embassy in cairo is closed. the entrance is blocked by protesters as clashes erupt nearby. >> zebra and s hechlt tland pony ran wild through the streets of new york city. they apparently escaped from a petting zoo. >>> nypd says actress lindsay lohan has been raefed and charged with assault. >> three, two, one. >> only nbc would make a television event out of plugging something in. >> all that -- >> oh, humphries and rondo get into it. officials trying to get control here. >> don't tell me what i think. when i said i didn't have a problem, i don't have a problem. got it? >> and all that matters. >> president obama plans to play host to his old political rival, mitt romney. >> on "cbs this morning." for lesss part of president afford to picko cut spending, invite someone to lunch who can actually afford to pick up the tab. you are probably waking up, wondering if you are a power ball multimillionaire. there's good news and then there's bad news. >> that's right. good news, there were two winning tickets for that
embassy in cairo is closed. the entrance is blocked by protesters as clashes erupt nearby. >> zebra and s hechlt tland pony ran wild through the streets of new york city. they apparently escaped from a petting zoo. >>> nypd says actress lindsay lohan has been raefed and charged with assault. >> three, two, one. >> only nbc would make a television event out of plugging something in. >> all that -- >> oh, humphries and rondo get into it. officials trying to...
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embassy in cairo now. >> the fiscal cliff just 3 d3 ds away. yesterday it was announced timothy geithner and rob neighbors will go to capitol hill for meetings. how close are both sides to compromising, reaching a deal. will the u.s. have to face the cliff head on? the chairman of the republican doctor's caucus joining us. good morning, sir. >> good morning. >> tom cole, the latest republican to signal willingness to cut a deal that cuts taxes for almost all americans but not the richest. here's what he said last night to wolf. >> if we agree that taxes shouldn't go up on 98% of the people shouldn't we take that now and get it set aside, make sure they know their taxes aren't going up. i think they will listen to us, we'll win the argument. putting people at risk when we agree their taxes shouldn't go up, is something in my opinion we shouldn't do. >> do you think congressman cole is wrong? >> tom is my colleague, friend, classmate, a great member. i have less confidence in 2013 that we would be able to oh get those marginal rates back down on
embassy in cairo now. >> the fiscal cliff just 3 d3 ds away. yesterday it was announced timothy geithner and rob neighbors will go to capitol hill for meetings. how close are both sides to compromising, reaching a deal. will the u.s. have to face the cliff head on? the chairman of the republican doctor's caucus joining us. good morning, sir. >> good morning. >> tom cole, the latest republican to signal willingness to cut a deal that cuts taxes for almost all americans but not...
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embassy in cairo. there are thousands back in the street and they are angry, demanding president mohammed morsi, the new president step down. steve harrigan streams live in cairo, it is nightfall now. what do we know about the u.s. embassy, steve? >> the u.s. embassy building is really just down the block from where i'm standing here and egypt security forces have put up a 12-foot high call of cinder block to keep that alleyway safe where the embassy is. the public services section which visitors use is closed today. that part of it is closed off. the embassy itself has not been targeted but it is part of a rough taeub rough neighborhood around tahrir square where protestors are throwing rocks and police are firing teargas. two buildings were set on fire, those blazes are now out. warnings issued to all americans to avoid the downtown area over the next few days due to the unrest, bill. bill: when will the new egyptian president morsi speak, do we know that, steve? >> reporter: we expect to hear from h
embassy in cairo. there are thousands back in the street and they are angry, demanding president mohammed morsi, the new president step down. steve harrigan streams live in cairo, it is nightfall now. what do we know about the u.s. embassy, steve? >> the u.s. embassy building is really just down the block from where i'm standing here and egypt security forces have put up a 12-foot high call of cinder block to keep that alleyway safe where the embassy is. the public services section which...
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this is cairo. u.s. embassy there, it is closed right now, no one being allowed in or allowed out right now. >> protesters are blocking the entrance and clashes are had happening very close by. reza sayah is joining us now. what's the situation there? >> reporter: there are still clashes taking place in the arteries and streets leading to tahrir square. a couple of these streets are very close to the u.s. embassy. as a precaution earlier today, the u.s. embassy announced its shutting its doors until further notice. we should tell you that these clashes are usually triggered by teenagers, trouble making element that is continue to throw rocks and debris at police. police responding with tear gas. sometimes police officers throwing rocks themselves. so the violence a little too close for comfort apparently for the u.s. embassy. they say the embassy is not a target. again, just as a precaution, they've shut their doors today. >> reza sayah in cairo today. before i let you go, a lot of talk about mohamed mor
this is cairo. u.s. embassy there, it is closed right now, no one being allowed in or allowed out right now. >> protesters are blocking the entrance and clashes are had happening very close by. reza sayah is joining us now. what's the situation there? >> reporter: there are still clashes taking place in the arteries and streets leading to tahrir square. a couple of these streets are very close to the u.s. embassy. as a precaution earlier today, the u.s. embassy announced its...
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steve harrigan live in cairo, thank you. jon: if you are watching us from home right now and you called out sick at work today, it might mean that you are one of the lucky powerball winners or. at least two people are splitting that huge jackpot chosen last night. who are they and where were the winning tickets sold? jenna and i are at work today, so that should tell you something -- [laughter] jenna: hint, hint. jon: we have new details. >>> plus, what started this brawl on the basketball court that got both nba players booted from the game. one guy was featured in a reality show. hmm, does that give you a clue? rick folbaum with details coming up. [ male announcer ] this is sheldo whose long day setting up the news starts with arthritis pain and a choice. take tylenol or take aleve, the #1 recommended pain reliever by orthopedic doctors. just two aleve can keep pain away all day. back to the news. jenna: welcome back, everyone. have you checked your powerball tickets yet? two of them out there have all six lucky numbers. a
steve harrigan live in cairo, thank you. jon: if you are watching us from home right now and you called out sick at work today, it might mean that you are one of the lucky powerball winners or. at least two people are splitting that huge jackpot chosen last night. who are they and where were the winning tickets sold? jenna and i are at work today, so that should tell you something -- [laughter] jenna: hint, hint. jon: we have new details. >>> plus, what started this brawl on the...
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live pictures from tahrir square in cairo one site where thousands and thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators protest against the new president. reuters news agency president mohammed morsi will try to explain reasons for giving himself nearly absolute power. he and his backer notice muslim brotherhood argued he needed to do it to speed along the transition to a new government. the move has sparked new rallies which have turned violent at times. [chanting] >> shepard: meantime judges on egypt's highest court who lost their power under this decree today went on strike and say they will not return to work until the president gives up the sweeping powers that he somehow granted himself. palestinian leaders predict they are going to score historic win tomorrow when the united nations votes on whether to recognize a palestinian state. analysts expect the vote to pass and by a big majority it would grant palestine only limited understood -- statehood. against the effort it could give palestinians new leverage against israel. mahmoud abbas has said he will not negotiate with israel as long as it kee
live pictures from tahrir square in cairo one site where thousands and thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators protest against the new president. reuters news agency president mohammed morsi will try to explain reasons for giving himself nearly absolute power. he and his backer notice muslim brotherhood argued he needed to do it to speed along the transition to a new government. the move has sparked new rallies which have turned violent at times. [chanting] >> shepard: meantime judges on...
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when we come back, rick stengel of "time" magazine is standing by just back from cairo where they had an exclusive sit-down with mohamed morsi, the new president of egypt. e mirror, they see more than themselves. so we celebrate our year-end with the "share the love" event. get a great deal on a new subaru and 250 dollars goes to your choice of five charities. by the end of this, our fifth year, our total can reach almost 25 million dollars. it's a nice reflection on us all. now through january 2nd. bp has paid overthe people of bp twenty-threeitment to the gulf. billion dollars to help those affected and to cover cleanup costs. today, the beaches and gulf are open, and many areas are reporting their best tourism seasons in years. and bp's also committed to america. we support nearly 250,000 jobs and invest more here than anywhere else. we're working to fuel america for generations to come. our commitment has never been stronger. without freshly-made pasta. you could also cut corners by making it without 100% real cheddar cheese. but then...it wouldn't be stouffer's mac & cheese. just
when we come back, rick stengel of "time" magazine is standing by just back from cairo where they had an exclusive sit-down with mohamed morsi, the new president of egypt. e mirror, they see more than themselves. so we celebrate our year-end with the "share the love" event. get a great deal on a new subaru and 250 dollars goes to your choice of five charities. by the end of this, our fifth year, our total can reach almost 25 million dollars. it's a nice reflection on us all....